Takeover
Pronunciation: /ˈteɪˌkoʊvɜːr/
Takeover (noun)
- when one company buys enough shares to control another company.
- when a group or person gains control over an organization or country.
Examples
- The company announced a takeover by a larger competitor.
- Shareholders approved the takeover after lengthy discussions.
Common collocations: hostile takeover, friendly takeover, takeover bid, takeover target, military takeover